Letters to the editor Oct. 19

What are you voting for?

That moment when someone says, “I can’t believe you would vote for Trump.” I simply reply “I’m not voting for Trump.”

I’m voting for the First Amendment and freedom of speech.

I’m voting for the Second Amendment and my right to defend my life and my family.

I’m voting for the next Supreme Court Justice(s) to protect the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

I’m voting for the continued growth of my retirement 401K and the stock market.

I’m voting for a return of our troops from foreign countries and the end to America’s involvement in foreign conflicts.

I’m voting for the electoral college and the republic we live in.

I’m voting for the police to be respected once again and to ensure law and order.

I’m voting for the continued appointment of federal judges who respect the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

I’m voting for our jobs to remain in America and not be outsourced all over again to China, Mexico and other foreign countries.

I’m voting for secure borders and legal immigration.

I’m voting for the military and the veterans who fought for this country to give the American people their freedoms.

I’m voting for the unborn babies that have a right to live.

I’m voting for continued peace progress in the Middle East.

I’m voting to fight against human/child trafficking.

I’m voting for freedom of religion.

I’m voting for the American flag that is disrespected by the Democratic Party.

I’m voting for the right to speak my opinion and not be censored.

I’m not just voting for one person, I’m voting for the future of my country.

I’m voting for my children and my grandchildren to ensure their freedoms and their future.

What are you voting for?

—Shirley Zook, Bigfork

Abell knows what’s best for valley

I voted for Brad Abell because he stated he is a “working man,” not a politician. He worked on ranches, and Weyerhaeuser as a heavy equipment operator. Now, he wants to work to keep our valley — one of the last, best places to live — being invited to work on issues related to trails before even becoming commissioner.

I have come to know him personally since the first election, and find him to be just what he says: a hard working family man, focused on improving Flathead Valley life, committed to keeping our taxes as low as possible while keeping services we need. He supports personal property rights as well as being a fiscal conservative! I believe he understands and represents the best of what is important to us in Flathead Valley, so please vote for Brad!

—Glenda Brown, Kalispell

Larson will fight for the Flathead

In viewing Brad Abell’s website, the first thing that came to view was a larger banner proclaiming he supported the Second Amendment. I wasn’t sure why that would qualify him for County Commissioner so I read on.

Still not satisfied, I went to Kristen Larson’s website and immediate saw where she has already been involved in fighting for clean water and private land use through proper use of zoning. Saving our dwindling farm lands from urban density and development; our wet lands and our

“Last best place” is more crucial than ever as our valley grows rapidly. A vote for Kristen Larson will help achieve that goal.

—Mary Knotts, Kalispell

Board of Health

Let me be clear:

Vaccines save lives and halt pandemics, as they have for the last 60 years. Wearing masks slows the spread of illnesses that aerosolize, like Covid-19, and are safe to wear, even for children in school. Death certificates record the last life-ending illness in addition to the other co-morbid illnesses a person may have had.

When Annie Bukacek is publicly introduced as a member of the Flathead City-County Board of Health, she is speaking as if the board endorses her fear-mongering. This is not a question of free speech. The question is: Does the Board of Health endorse what she is saying when it is harmful to the health of our community? If the board does not, then at least they should make that widely known, or potentially divorce themselves from someone who spreads misinformation among the county’s citizens — people who are trying to be informed about the wisest course of action to say safe and remain healthy.

—Dr. David C. Habel, Kalispell